Botafogo vs Paulistano Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 03 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Paulistano

Botafogo host Paulistano, with tip-off set for 19:00 on Friday 3 April.

It’s time to go for Paulistano against the spread, especially with an appealing -8 line at odds of -118. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their clash against Botafogo.

Botafogo triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where União Corinthians were beaten 78-71.

Paulistano triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Vasco da Gama were beaten 96-69.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Paulistano triumphed 101-77 when they last played Botafogo. It’s been seven victories on the bounce for Paulistano when playing Botafogo. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
7  Paulistano	21	13	2832	2662	170	14-4	7-9	1W
16  Botafogo	9	24	2395	2715	-320	6-9	3-15	2W

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Botafogo vs Paulistano Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Botafogo vs Paulistano betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We expect Paulistano to cover the -8 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -118 for this NBB contest.

A good deal of research goes into our Brazilian NBB predictions. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Botafogo vs Paulistano league stats:

• The -8 line has been covered by Paulistano in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -8 line has been covered by Paulistano in 5 consecutive games against Botafogo.

Paulistano -8 Probability

The best basketball betting sites suggest there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 73 - 84 Paulistano

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Botafogo vs Paulistano Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Paulistano have the shortest price to win this NBB game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability due to their -385 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Botafogo.

The spread currently stands at 8 and the total points line is 160. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Under 160, then the odds are -118.

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Moneyline

Botafogo

+250

Paulistano

-385

Point Spread

Botafogo +8

-118

Paulistano -8

-118

Total Points

Under 160

-118

Over 160

-118

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Botafogo Stats

Paulistano Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 80.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.20 pts and allowed 81.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

NBB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Pinheiros	29	6	3008	2610	398	17-1	12-5	3W
2  Franca	27	6	3006	2536	470	15-3	12-3	5W
3  Minas	25	8	2872	2705	167	15-2	10-6	1W
4  Brasília	25	9	2772	2451	321	15-1	10-8	3W
5  Flamengo	25	9	2951	2661	290	14-2	11-7	3L
6  Corinthians	23	10	2788	2602	186	13-3	10-7	1W
7  Paulistano	21	13	2832	2662	170	14-4	7-9	1W
8  Bauru	21	14	2862	2754	108	14-4	7-10	1L
9  São José	20	14	2808	2734	74	12-6	8-8	1L
10  Mogi das Cruzes	19	15	2588	2401	187	11-5	8-10	1W
11  União Corinthians	18	15	2620	2672	-52	13-3	5-12	1W
12  Unifacisa	16	17	2671	2676	-5	11-6	5-11	3L
13  Caxias do Sul	15	19	2480	2604	-124	9-8	6-11	1W
14  Cruzeiro	11	22	2629	2826	-197	6-11	5-11	4L
15  Rio Claro	10	25	2732	3017	-285	7-10	3-15	4L
16  Botafogo	9	24	2395	2715	-320	6-9	3-15	2W
17  Pato	7	25	2346	2568	-222	5-12	2-13	6L
18  Cearense	6	28	2585	3006	-421	4-13	2-15	7L
19  Osasco	5	29	2576	2984	-408	4-13	1-16	2L
20  Vasco	5	29	2379	2716	-337	2-14	3-15	2L

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